Cost: 
$25 / ea. - ARA rental store members in Indiana
$50 / ea. - Prospective ARA rental store members in Indiana
$40 / ea. - ARA Associate members 

Limited to 40 people, 4 people per company

RSVP by: Tuesday, February 18

Register Now!

Event Questions: Contact Gina Glas at 317.252.0510 or gina@aclassicpartyrental.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, February 25
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM and puck drops at 7:00 PM
Where: Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Cost: $40 for ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in Tennessee, and ARA Associate Members.
*Limit of 100 tickets available

Ticket Distribution: Electronic tickets will be emailed to registrants prior to the game. Your email address will be shared with an ARA of Tennessee board member for the distribution of tickets.

RSVP by: Tuesday, February 11

GET TICKETS NOW!

Event Questions: Brent Dykes at 270.994.1104 or bdykes@mtadistributors.com

Registration Questions: ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

Do you want to become an ARA Certified MEWP and/or Forklift Trainer?

Please join us for a full day of training with an ARA Certified Instructor. Training will include Forklift Train-the Trainer and Operator certification in the morning session and MEWP Train-the-Trainer and Operator certification in the afternoon session.  You may register for one or both sessions.

After completing this program, you will be able to train your employees to become forklift or MEWP operators. You can also train your customers, charging a fee, if you desire.

To sign up, complete the application(s) linked below. Once notified of your acceptance, follow the instructions in the email to submit your order and payment. Please complete the online theory portion(s) prior to February 26th.

Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Time: Forklift Training: 9:00am-1:00pm  / MEWP Training: 2:00-6:00pm Eastern Time
Location: ATS Equipment   487 Washington St, Auburn, MA
Cost: MEWP: $499 / Forklift: $499

RSVP: Prior to February 19th, 2025

Event or Registration Questions: Contact ARA Education at 800.334.2177 / education@ararental.org

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, February 27 - Friday, February 28

Location: | Charleston Harbor Resort | 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC

Event Schedule:

Thursday, February 27
5:00 PM – Registration Opens
Evening – Cocktail Reception

Friday, February 28
8:30 AM – Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – Balancing Work & Personal Life with Susan Lea LMFT, LMFTS, CGP, MAC
Lunch – Buffet Style 
1:00 PM - Best Practices for Using Social Media to Enhance Business with Emily Lausier, M.I.M.
3:00 PM – Event concludes, allowing free time to explore historic Charleston

Cost: $100 ea. for ARA members & Prospective ARA members in South Carolina / $200 ea for ARA associate members not Sponsoring

RSVP by: Thursday, February 20

Hotel: Discounted hotel rooms are available at the Charleston Harbor Resort using discount code 'SCARA' through Tuesday, February 18th.

Event Questions: Contact Andrea Shurburtt at 864.809.9922 or andrea@berbank.com

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, March 1
Schedule:
   1:00 PM - Education sessions
   4:00 PM - Happy Hour Social
   5:30 PM - Dinner & prize drawing
Location: Hallmark Resort | 744 SW Elizabeth St, Newport, OR
Cost: $30/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in OR & WA, and ARA Associate Members.
Hotel: Call 855.391.2484 mention discount code 'ARA of Oregon' by Feb. 5 to receive discounted room rate.
RSVP by: Friday, February 21

Click here to ATTEND / Click here to SPONSOR

Event Questions: Nathan Manning / 503.548.4872 / nathan@portlandrentall.com
Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, March 5
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: Red Oak Lager Haus & Biergarten | 6905 Konica Dr. Whitsett, NC
Cost: $25/ea. for ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in North Carolina, and ARA Associate Members
RSVP by: Monday, February 24

REGISTER TODAY!

I WANT TO SPONSOR!

Event Questions: Mark Whitesell 336.792.7152 / Selena Keck 336.268.1438 / mark@rsi-rentals.com / selena.keck@sunbeltrentals.com

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, March 5
Schedule:
  4:30 PM Exhibitor set-up
  5:30 PM Happy Hour, appetizers & open bar
  6:00 PM ARA of ME board introductions
  6:15 PM Vendor time, food, drinks
  8:00 PM Prize drawing (must be present to win)
Location: The Governor Hill Mansion | 136 State St, Augusta, ME
Cost: 
  $25/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
  $100/per tabletop - ARA Associate Members: includes table & meal for one. Additional reps $25/ea.
  $250 sponsorship - includes two reps, ARA of ME Facebook post, onsite company logo recognition
RSVP by: Monday, March 3

Click here to ATTEND / Click here to EXHIBIT / Click here to SPONSOR

Event Questions: Dan Morris, ECP-ST / 207.577.8727 / dmorris@kennebecrental.com
Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / meeting.registration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday,  March 5
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Michael's Party Rentals | 1221 South Main St, Palmer, MA
Cost: $10/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in Massachusetts, and ARA Associate Members.
RSVP by: Monday, March 3

Click here to register

Event Questions: Jared Nigro / 774.230.1116 / jared@evotentsllc.com
Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / meetingregistration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, March 8 (Spokane)
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Arrive by 7:50 AM
Location: A to Z Rentals | 11109 W Highway 2 Airway Heights, WA
Cost: $99.80/ea. for ARA Rental Store Members in Washington and ARA Associate Members (80% off savings).
RSVP by: Monday, March 3

MEWP Application (Spokane)

Date: Sunday, March 9 (Olympia)
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Arrive by 7:50 AM
Location: Lew Rents West | 405 McPhee Rd SW Olympia, WA
Cost: $99.80/ea. for ARA Rental Store Members in Washington and ARA Associate Members (80% off savings).
RSVP by: Monday, March 3

MEWP Application (Olympia)


Event Questions: Victor Proulx / 253.229.0071 / vproulx@410rentals.com
Registration Questions: ARA  / 309.277.4275 / education@ararental.org

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Do you want to become an ARA Certified MEWP and/or Forklift Trainer?

Please join us for a full day of training with an ARA Certified Instructor. Training will include Forklift Train-the Trainer and Operator certification in the morning session and MEWP Train-the-Trainer and Operator certification in the afternoon session.  You may register for one or both sessions.

After completing this program, you will be able to train your employees to become forklift or MEWP operators. You can also train your customers, charging a fee, if you desire.

To sign up, complete the application(s) linked below. Once notified of your acceptance, follow the instructions in the email to submit your order and payment. Please complete the online theory portion(s) prior to March 12th.

Date: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Time: Forklift Training: 8:00am-12:00pm  / MEWP Training: 1:00-5:00pm Central Time
Location: Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply 1111 Wildwood Dr., Ottumwa, IA
Cost: MEWP: $499 / Forklift: $499

RSVP: Prior to March 5th, 2025

Event or Registration Questions: Contact ARA Education at 800.334.2177 / education@ararental.org

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday,  March 12
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Punch Bowl Social | 1691 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $20/ea. - ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in Minnesota, and ARA Associate Members.
*Complimentary for ARA YPN (ages 18-40)
RSVP by: Friday, March 7

Click here to register

Event Questions: David Gutierrez / 308.249.1103 / david@centralrentals.net
Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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Date: Sunday, March 16

Time:

Location: Little Caesars Arena Suite 14 | 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Cost: $100/ea. for ARA Rental Store Members in Michigan and ARA Associate Members. Food and drinks will be provided. (limit 2 per store/company)

Ticket Distribution: Electronic tickets will be emailed to registrants prior to the game. Your email address will be shared with an ARA of Michigan board member for the distribution of tickets.

RSVP by: Monday, March 3 

I WANT TO ATTEND!

Event questions: Gary Booms at 989.550.7712 or gary@boomsinc.com

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Schedule:
11:30 AM - Registration Opens
12:00 to 2:00 PM - Barbara Khozam presentation on Sales & Customer Service
2:00 - 4:00 PM - Golf

Location: Top Golf - Naperville | 3211 Odyssey Ct, Naperville, IL
Cost: $50/ea. for ARA Rental Store Members and Prospective Rental Store Members in Illinois, and ARA Associate Members

RSVP by: Wednesday, March 12

SIGN ME UP!

Event Questions: Matt Shinofield / 630.742.6732 / matt.shinofield@sunbeltrentals.com

Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / meetingregistration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Location: Red Top Brewhouse | 4637 S Main Street Acworth, GA 
Cost: $35 for ARA Rental Store and Prospective Rental Store Members in Georgia, and ARA Associate Members.
*Includes 2 drink tickets, chicken tenders, chips and salsa, and cheeseburger sliders
RSVP by: Thursday, March 13

REGISTER TODAY!

Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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Save the Date - More Information to Follow! 

Event Questions: Contact Amanda Withee at 330.819.9109 or Amanda@sullysrental.com

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Location: Dollywood | 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN
Schedule:
Dollywood opens - 11:00 AM ET
Lunch, Blue Ribbon Pavilion (map below) - 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Dollywood closes - 9:00 PM ET

Click here to view a map of Dollywood

Cost:
Children 3 years old and under: Free
Children 4 and up: $35/ea
ARA rental and prospective rental store members in Tennessee, and ARA associate members: $35/ea
Dollywood season pass holders: Email state.association@ararental.org to join us for lunch, free of charge.
RSVP by: Tuesday, March 6, 2025
Ticket distribution: Tickets will be mailed to the registrant's rental store prior to the event. If you wish to pick up tickets in-person, please call Brandt Gaylor at 865.388.8822. 

REGISTER NOW!

Event Questions: Contact Brandt Gaylor at 865.388.8822 ngaylor@ur.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org
   

Do you want to become an ARA Certified MEWP and/or Forklift Trainer?

Please join us for a full day of training with an ARA Certified Instructor. Training will include Forklift Train-the Trainer and Operator certification in the morning session and MEWP Train-the-Trainer and Operator certification in the afternoon session.  You may register for one or both sessions.

After completing this program, you will be able to train your employees to become forklift or MEWP operators. You can also train your customers, charging a fee, if you desire.

To sign up, complete the application(s) linked below. Once notified of your acceptance, follow the instructions in the email to submit your order and payment. Please complete the online theory portion(s) prior to April 2nd.

Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Time: Forklift Training: 8:00am-12:00pm  / MEWP Training: 1:00-5:00pm Eastern Time
Location: Best Line Equipment 515 S Bolmar St., West Chester, PA

Cost: MEWP: $499 / Forklift: $499

RSVP: Prior to March 5th, 2025

Event or Registration Questions: Contact ARA Education at 800.334.2177 / education@ararental.org

REGISTER HERE!

WEBINAR DETAILS

Fraud continues to be a major concern in the equipment and event rental community. To help combat this issue, we are hosting an online training session, Detecting & Preventing Fraud in Your Rental Business presented by Dan Crowley, CFBS, CBSP - President, Peer Executive Groups.

Dan brings an entire career worth of experience in this area of business and you can expect to learn all about:

• Why You Are Vulnerable
• Common Types of Fraud
• Red Flags and Warning Signs
• Common Entry Points
• Implementing Controls
• Role of Tech in Prevention
• Conducting Routine Audits
• Culture of Accountability

Date: Thursday, April 10

Time: 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT / 9:00 am MT / 8:00 am PT; 1 hour webinar

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams. Registrants will receive access information the day before the webinar.

Cost: Complimentary for ARA Rental Store Members & Prospective Rental Store Members in Canada

RSVP: Monday, April 7

Event Questions: Contact Kelly Brincheski, ARA of Canada Task Force President, at 204.489.1888

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at state.association@ararental.org

Help us make a difference in your state! Join us for the ARA Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation Community Impact Project at the Youth Crisis Center in Jacksonville, April 30 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sign up to volunteer or donate equipment.

Questions?
Please contact Judson McNeil at judson.mcneil@ararental.org or 309.277.4270.

Save the Date - More Information to Follow! 

Event Questions: Contact Amanda Withee at 330.819.9109 or Amanda@sullysrental.com

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at 309.277.4244 or MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

Connect with the ARA of Ohio on Facebook

SAVE THE DATE!

More detailed information to follow! 

EVENT DETAILS

Dates: Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2025 
Location: Sheraton Sand Key Resort | 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL

Cost:
$120/ea. - ARA rental store members in FL
$45/ea. - Children 12 & under
$400/ea. - Prospective rental store members in FL
$600/ea. - Non-exhibiting ARA associate members

Event Questions: Carol Fontanez, ECP-SM / 386.837.6709 / carol@jamco1.com
Registration Questions: ARA / 309.277.4244 / meetingregistration@ararental.org

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